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Two Oil Tankers Ablaze After Collision Near Singapore

Crews rescued as firefighting and salvage operations continue; oil spill risks monitored

  • Singapore's navy and air force evacuated all crew members from both tankers.
  • The cause of the collision and subsequent fires remains unclear.
  • Ceres I, a 'dark fleet' tanker, was carrying Iranian crude oil.
  • Potential environmental impact and oil spills are being closely watched.
  • Both tankers were within one of the world's busiest maritime regions.
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